What is Roulette?

Roulette is a game that relies on luck. Players place chips on the table map until the croupier announces “no more bets”. They can make inside or outside bets. Inside bets are individual numbers, while outside bets are groups of numbers.

Before you play, choose a table that suits your budget. Each table carries a placard describing the minimum and maximum bet amounts.

Origins

While it might seem like Las Vegas invented the game of roulette, the truth is that the game has a rich history. In fact, it was one of the first casino games to make its way from Europe to America. It appears that French migrants brought the game with them when they immigrated to the New World.

It’s hard to say exactly where the game of roulette originated. However, most historians believe that it was created by Blaise Pascal in 1655. He conceived of the game during his quest to create a perpetual motion machine. He is believed to have based the game on a primitive wheel with numbers 0 through 36.

Nevertheless, there are several other games that could be considered precursors to roullete including portique, hoca, bassette and roly poly. These games are often confused with the modern version of the game of roulette because they have a similar name and use of numbers.

Variations

Roulette has many variations, and while they are all based on the same basic principles, each offers its own unique experience. Some have different layouts, paytables, and betting options. For instance, European Roulette has a single zero and a low house edge. French Roulette is another variant that incorporates the rules of ‘En prison’ and ‘La Partage’ to lower its house edge even further. There are also games that offer higher payouts, such as Double Ball Roulette from IGT and Triple Bonus Spin Roulette from Evolution Gaming. These games feature multiple wheels and a bonus game that pays up to 1:12,000 for straight bonus wins.